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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VI, "The Robinson Affair".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?
(a) He shouts with joy.
(b) He stumbles and almost falls.
(c) He sees a drowned rat.
(d) He bursts into tears.

2. What element of the attic room's decor does Karl spend time looking at closely?
(a) The linens.
(b) The desk.
(c) The photographs.
(d) The piano.

3. How long is Karl at the Occidental Hotel before he hears that Delamarche has been asking about him?
(a) A month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) A week.

4. What does the other lift boy think will be the likely outcome of Karl's interview with the head waiter?
(a) He will be transferred to another job.
(b) He will be forgiven and sent back to work.
(c) He will be docked a day's wages.
(d) He will be fired.

5. On the night that Robinson comes to the hotel, where is Rennel?
(a) With Delamarche.
(b) In the dormitory.
(c) Working at his lift.
(d) In a bar in Ramses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Klara say she would like Karl to do for her?

2. What first prompted Delamarche to think of getting Karl to come work as Brunelda's servant?

3. What is the primary focus of the text's description of the scenery that Karl and his companions first travel through during their walk?

4. What is the main source of lighting at the Pollunder home?

5. What disappoints Karl about his new job?

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